Giraffe Laugh in Kuna
KUNA, ID·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address470 W Mendi Pl, Kuna, ID, 83634
CityKUNA, ID 83634
Phone208-9545455
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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470 W Mendi Pl, Kuna, ID, 83634, KUNA, ID 83634
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk4/21/2026
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety
At time of investigation, provider confirmed that a staff member shook a diaper changing table while a child was positioned on it. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Investigation) on April 21st, 2026. Investigation status: Not Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/21/2026
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 29. General Safety
At time of follow up investigation, the director issued a formal write-up to the employee. The employee was sent home that same day and not permitted to work the following day. Additionally, the employee was mandated to completed training through IdahoSTARS, covering topics such as adult behavior, early childhood education, and infant toddler care. This individual is no longer employed at Giraffe Laugh. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up, Investigation) on April 21st, 2026. Investigation status: Resolved. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 4/21/2025 - Medium-High risk4/16/2026
Substantiated incident: Health & Safety Concern (Health and Safety)
There were concerns that a provider shook a diaper changing table with a child on it. During the investigation, the health department determined that during the time of the incident, a provider did shake a diaper changing table with a child on it. Resolution: At the time of the incident, the director issued a formal write-up to the employee. The employee was sent home that same day and not permitted to work the following day . Additionally, the employee was mandated to completed training through IdahoSTARS, covering topics such as adult behavior, early childhood education, and infant toddler care. This individual is no longer employed at Giraffe Laugh. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW) substantiated incident report.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk7/3/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of follow up inspection, the fire extinguisher had been inspected and met standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Follow-Up) on July 3rd, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Corrected 7/3/2025 - Medium-High risk6/20/2025
Idaho health & safety criterion failed: 7. Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Exits
At time of inspection, the fire extinguisher is expired and did not meet standards. Cited at a failed DHW health & safety inspection (Annual) on June 20th, 2025. Source: Idaho Child Care Check (DHW).
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$850/month
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Typical prices in Idaho run about $724/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Idaho by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: KUNA
- Type: Child Care Center
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